Ranten: population and statistics
Ranten has a population of 1,086 (2026) across 52.4 km², or 20.7 people per km². It ranks 1,615 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,086 residents
- 52.4 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 930 m
Ranten in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Ranten ranks No. 261 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 75.4% in Ranten, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.8% in Ranten, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,231 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,345 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schöder, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg (1,638 residents), 6.0 km away.
Population of Ranten over time
Ranten had 1,176 residents in 2016 and 1,086 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,145 |
| 2022 | 1,130 |
| 2023 | 1,125 |
| 2024 | 1,139 |
| 2025 | 1,115 |
| 2026 | 1,086 |
All indicators for Ranten
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Ranten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 522 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 619 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.6% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ranten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 423 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,655 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.64 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 150 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ranten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 108 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,443 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 112 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,491 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 678 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 76 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,804 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.0 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,871 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 173 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,798 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,307 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 507 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ranten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 111 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 200 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,772 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,752 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ranten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 766 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ranten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,940 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 332 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,570 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ranten | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 75.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 15 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,849 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ranten
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.1% ×0.8
- Construction11.8% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services11.8% ×1.6
- Other service activities11.8% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.5% ×9.6
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Finance and insurance7.9% ×3.0
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Ranten
Where is Ranten?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ranten?
Ranten has 1,086 residents (2026), ranking 1,615 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ranten?
Ranten covers 52.4 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Ranten growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ranten went from 1,176 to 1,086, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Ranten?
Ranten is in Styria. It belongs to Murau (district). Latitude 47.160, longitude 14.081.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Ranten?
In Ranten, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 75.4% (2024), ranking 15 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Ranten?
In Ranten, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.8% (2024), ranking 1,940 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ranten?
In Ranten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,231 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ranten?
The nearest to Ranten are Schöder (3.4 km), Krakau (4.9 km), Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg (6.0 km), St. Peter am Kammersberg (8.2 km), Murau (8.8 km).